Junior Buyer

Streamline Search; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in Epping Forest is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their team. This role focuses on procuring goods and services for roofing and cladding projects, ensuring timely delivery and best value. Key responsibilities include scheduling products, maintaining supplier relationships, and monitoring price changes. Candidates should have experience in procurement, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a salary of up to £26,500, with additional benefits including training and holidays.

Benefits

Full training provided

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Procure and schedule products, materials, and equipment for projects.
• Monitor and report price changes, updating internal spreadsheets.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships and the supply chain.

Skills

Procurement experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to read project drawings

Education

Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management

Job description

Junior Buyer

Our client is a specialist contractor for fully supported, hard metal roofing and cladding for commercial and residential properties across the UK and overseas.

They are now seeking a Junior Buyer to join their expanding team. This role will be responsible for procuring goods and services to meet the demands of their roofing and cladding projects, ensuring timely delivery and best value for the business.

What's in it for you?

• Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (Office based)
• Up to £26,500 (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Full training provided
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension

Responsibilities

• Procure and schedule products, materials, plant, and equipment for multiple projects
• Ensure purchases deliver best value and meet project requirements
• Monitor and report price changes, updating internal spreadsheets
• Track orders and proactively resolve any failed or late deliveries
• Arrange the return of non-conforming products
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships and the supply chain
• Process purchase ledger records

Requirements

• Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and email
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to forward plan for multiple projects and prioritise workload
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and communicate effectively
• Proactive, organised, and able to identify potential supply problems and solutions
• Ability to undertake take-offs would be an advantage (training provided)
• Experience in roofing, cladding, or construction preferred but not essential
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications is desirable

Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our client's needs.